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Lorin Willis

Williamsburg,VA

Summary

Highly skilled in operating and maintaining various types of forklifts, with hands-on experience in shipping environments. Strong understanding of warehouse operations, inventory management and safety protocols. Showcased ability to enhance operational efficiency through adherence to deadlines and proper handling of goods. Demonstrated skills in team collaboration, problem-solving and multitasking.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Shipping Forklift Operator

Owens Illinois, O-I
Toano, Virginia
04.2025 - Current
  • Operated forklifts to transport goods within shipping and receiving areas.
  • Inspected loading equipment for safety and maintenance compliance daily.
  • Coordinated with team to organize inventory for efficient shipping processes.
  • Loaded and unloaded pallets of goods onto trucks using a forklift.
  • Stacked goods in an orderly manner on shelves or pallets as directed by supervisor.
  • Operated the forklift safely within warehouse environment, following all safety protocols.
  • Used RF scanners accurately to record product movements in the system.
  • Followed company policies and procedures while operating the forklift at all times.
  • Moved freight, stock and other materials to and from storage and production areas and loading docks.
  • Maintained current forklift training and certification as required by company policies.

Lehr Quality Controller

O-I (Owens-Illinois)
Toano, US
05.2017 - Current
  • Determines the quality of ware by making lehr cavity checks and processes limit samples through electronic inspection equipment (FP, CID, CMI, etc.), and inspecting packed ware.
  • Also locates and holds pallet loads of ware not meeting all requirements of job.
  • Pull 16 to 36 bottles from the line and place them on a workstation.
  • Perform 8 tests on each bottle and log the results into a log book and into a computer.
  • Check the dimensions, finish, and visually inspect for any defects.
  • When finished, dump the bottles onto the cullet conveyor.
  • Maintain the FP machines and run samples through the machines 2 times per shift.
  • Maintain the flow of ware on the lines and direct the selectors.

Material Handler III

Lumber Liquidators
Toano, US
05.2015 - 05.2016
  • Loaded and unloaded trucks using forklift.
  • Located proper slots on storage racks and set pallets in place with forklift.
  • Completed daily forklift safety checklists.
  • Coordinated with other lift truck drivers and production personnel to process orders efficiently.
  • Wrapped pallets in plastic wrap and attached merchandise tags.
  • Maintained a neat and clean working area at all times.
  • Inspected product load for accuracy and safely transported it around the warehouse.

Shipping Associate

Nicewood Enterprises
Toano, US
07.2014 - 02.2015
  • Moved pallets of merchandise using pallet jacks.
  • Prepared products for shipment.
  • Communicated with floor managers to determine merchandise placement.
  • Maintained a neat and clean working area at all times.
  • Loaded/unloaded trucks safely and efficiently.

Distribution Assistant, Shipping Lead

Lumber Liquidators
Hampton, US
04.2008 - 05.2012
  • Loaded and unloaded trucks using forklift.
  • Created drop list of merchandise for placement in aisles.
  • Wrapped pallets in plastic wrap and attached merchandise tags.
  • Communicated with floor managers to determine merchandise placement.
  • Reported damage to racks, faulty equipment and other safety hazards to a supervisor.
  • Maintained a neat and clean working area at all times.
  • Inspected product load for accuracy.
  • Kept accurate records of all incoming and outgoing shipments.
  • Check drivers in and out.
  • Print BOL's and seal trailers.

Education

GED -

Lafayette High School
Williamsburg, VA

Skills

  • Forklift operation
  • Safety compliance
  • Load securing
  • RF scanning
  • Quality assurance
  • Team collaboration
  • Attention to detail
  • Warehouse safety
  • Loading and unloading
  • Warehouse picking
  • Inventory staging
  • Inventory management

Personal Information

  • Willing To Relocate: North Carolina
  • Authorized To Work: US for any employer

Timeline

Shipping Forklift Operator

Owens Illinois, O-I
04.2025 - Current

Lehr Quality Controller

O-I (Owens-Illinois)
05.2017 - Current

Material Handler III

Lumber Liquidators
05.2015 - 05.2016

Shipping Associate

Nicewood Enterprises
07.2014 - 02.2015

Distribution Assistant, Shipping Lead

Lumber Liquidators
04.2008 - 05.2012

GED -

Lafayette High School

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